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In this enlightening episode of the F50Woman Podcast, host Julia Jack sits down with renowned life coach Laurie Gerber, a dynamic speaker and mentor with over 20 years of experience helping women transform their lives. Laurie gets real about her own personal evolution—sharing powerful stories of navigating marriage challenges, career shifts, entrepreneurship, and menopause with purpose and positivity.

Laurie introduces listeners to the Handel Method, a unique coaching approach rooted in radical honesty, personal accountability, and deep self-awareness. She also dives into her passion for empowering women over 50—especially those reentering the dating and relationship space—with practical tools and empowering encouragement.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to use radical honesty to create real transformation
• Why menopause can be a powerful turning point
• Tips for women dating after 50
• How the Handel Method helps break old patterns
• Laurie's secrets to building a life and business you love

🎧 Tune in now for an inspiring, no-nonsense conversation that will leave you motivated to embrace your next chapter with courage and clarity.

Guest Link:

Website: https://lauriegerber.com/

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In this bold and deeply honest episode, the F50Woman Podcast host sits down with Satori Shakoor—artist, musician, and founder of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers—to explore the healing power of storytelling and the strength found in personal truth. Satori opens up about her remarkable journey from growing up in a religious cult to becoming a professional violinist and acclaimed storyteller.

She dives into often-silenced topics like menopause, self-awareness, and aging with purpose, offering raw insights and powerful encouragement for women navigating life’s major transitions. Through her platform and performances, Satori is on a mission to amplify untold stories and create space for authentic expression and connection.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How storytelling can heal emotional wounds and build community
• Satori’s personal journey through menopause and transformation
• Why women over 50 need to be heard, seen, and celebrated
• The birth of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers
• How to reclaim your narrative and embrace your evolution

🎧 Listen now for a moving and empowering conversation that will inspire you to own your story and speak your truth.

Guest Link:

Website: https://www.satorishakoor.com/

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In this empowering episode of the F50Woman Podcast, host Julia Jack welcomes Dr. Tamar Lawful, a visionary pharmacist and founder of Life Balance, for a transformative conversation on health, healing, and the science of nutrigenomics. From her early days as a curious teen passionate about helping others to becoming a pioneer in personalized health coaching, Dr. Lawful shares the deeply personal and professional journey that shaped her mission.

Discover how her experiences in clinical settings and within her own family sparked the creation of her company and a new approach to wellness—one that combines genetic testing, targeted nutrition, and self-love to create long-term health solutions that go far beyond symptom management.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What nutrigenomic testing is—and why it matters
• How Dr. Lawful helps clients design personalized nutrition plans
• The link between self-love and lasting wellness
• How to navigate conflicting diet trends and health advice
• The shift from treating illness to optimizing health

If you’re ready to take charge of your health and want to understand how your genes, food, and mindset work together, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in now for a masterclass in modern wellness from one of the leading voices in functional pharmacy.

Guest Links:

• Website: https://www.thelyfebalance.com/
• Email: [email protected] 

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In this powerful and inspiring episode, former salon owner turned coach and speaker Sha Sparks shares her remarkable journey—from a bold, outgoing young girl with big dreams to a woman transformed by resilience, faith, and purpose. Shay opens up about overcoming an abusive relationship, finding healing through journaling, and learning to fully surrender to God’s will.

Listeners will be moved by her wisdom as she unpacks life-changing insights on teaching others how to love you, building self-worth, and creating meaningful impact through coaching and community. Now a thriving coach and advocate for small business owners and podcasters, Shay offers real talk, raw truth, and actionable encouragement for anyone ready to rewrite their story.

Tune in to discover:

• How to turn trauma into transformation
• The spiritual power of surrender
• Why journaling can change your life
• How Shay empowers entrepreneurs and creatives to find their voice

🎧 Listen now for a conversation filled with courage, clarity, and a whole lot of heart.

Sha Sparks Links:
Website: https://www.shasparks.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shasparks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamshasparks/
Podcast: https://www.theshasparksshow.com/

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In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Danielle Turner—licensed therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of Inner You Clinical Services—as she shares her powerful journey of healing, self-care, and resilience. From a childhood where higher education wasn’t encouraged, to surviving a painful divorce and battling severe depression, Danielle’s story is one of courage, clarity, and purpose.

Danielle gets real about the misconceptions surrounding depression, the importance of mental health for women, and how self-care became her lifeline. She also offers practical strategies for personal and professional growth, including the value of community support and ongoing self-improvement.

Whether you’re in the trenches of emotional burnout or simply seeking tools for a more balanced life, this conversation is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and hope.

What you'll hear in this episode:

• Danielle’s raw and real mental health journey
• How to prioritize self-care in everyday life
• Myths about depression and how to break the stigma
• Keys to building a strong support system
• Advice for women navigating emotional and professional challenges

🎧 Hit play now and be inspired to take the next step in your own healing journey.

Guest Links:

Website: www.inneryoullc.com

Email: [email protected]

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Regina Smithwick, founder of Regina Smithwick Enterprises, professional organizer, certified life coach, motivational speaker, and author, shares her inspirational journey from feeling lost and adopting others' values to discovering her true self and God's purpose for her. Regina discusses her awakening moment post-rejection in 2019, her path to self-love and purpose, and her commitment to helping other women find their own paths. She emphasizes the importance of prayer, acknowledging personal truths, and the significance of not letting society dictate one's self-worth. Regina also provides insights into her latest works, including her books and workshops, aimed at helping individuals 'wring out their sponges' and absorb new, positive belief systems.

Guest Links:

 Website: ReGina Smithwick Enterprises

Email:  [email protected]

Instagram: @queenregina1943

YouTube: Let's Talk 1943

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In this episode, host Julia interviews Shayna Rattler, a prophetic minister, author, and speaker who empowers others to experience what she calls a 'God shift.' They discuss Shayna's journey from aspiring supermodel to her calling in ministry, and the disruptions that led her to her greater destiny. Shayna shares the importance of faith, taking action, and using one's unique gifts. They also delve into practical advice on how to navigate through life's disruptions and fulfill one's God-given purpose

• Website/Podcast: https://agodshift.com/founder/
• Instagram: @shaynarattlerdavis
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaynarattler/

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Dorothy Kolb, a seasoned operations and finance executive with over 20 years of experience in sports, media, and creative agency spaces, shares her journey from working at CBS, Fox Sports, NBC, Scripps Networks, and CBS Radio, to founding her own business as an outsourced CFO. A single mother of four, Dorothy navigates challenges of balancing her career and family life, leveraging her diverse skill set to help businesses grow financially. She also touches on her personal experience with imposter syndrome, balancing multiple responsibilities, and the importance of self-care. Dorothy emphasizes empowering women to understand their financials and make informed decisions for their business growth. Her story is one of determination, resilience, and evolving through different phases of life and career.

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“Kicking off in Australia, she would end up going out on the mission field in Africa at 17 years old. She very quickly met her future husband and started a family. That is when her artistry started to feel out of place. But, before long she, with the inspiration of her husband, would see artistry and creativity in the light of the trinity. Come and listen to that and more in this incredibly encouraging talk with another wise, creative, world traveling F50Woman.”

We Talk About…

• Making time for creativity
• Learning how art and God work together
• Her love story in Africa at 17 years old
• The healthy combination of art and business
• The Profitable Artist Method
• How she learned and perfected her art
• Luxury art retreats
• How to determine your arts “highest value offer”
• Mind blocks and affirmations
• Confusion Endurance
• How to be an artist entrepreneur

Quotes She Served Up: 

• “Creativity is a gift of relationship.”
• “The expression of the life of God in us is beautifully ordinary and that’s a liberating discovery”
• “God is wooing us through the beauty of nature”
• “It’s not about talent. It’s about nurture, practice, and training”
• “There’s no one way to make art”
• “You will probably encounter message from some people that would try to shut down skill, beauty, and training”
• “You may have to pay a price in watching your body change as you age, but actually it’s more than compensated for by the inner growth that happens.”

What Changed Everything: A conversation with her husband about how God and her creativity meet

Advice for Her Younger Self: “Prioritize your creativity”

Recommended Book: 

“Boundaries” by Cloud and Townsen

“The Artist Way” by Julia Cameron

One Message to Leave the World: God Loves You

Contact Information: 

Website: fionavalentine.com

Facebook: The Confident Artist

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“As a young girl she was uncomfortable in her own skin. A black girl raised in a white neighborhood, she felt alone but had a deep desire to be seen. But she would eventually grow up and find a place where not only fit in but was also seen. That was just the beginning. Oneika Mays would go from feeling like she was finally seen by others to seeing herself for the first time in a whole new way. Come in and listen to Oneika Mays story. She’s type A, energetic, down to earth and another downright amazing F50Woman and she’s doing yoga in prison.”

We Talk About…

• Identity
• Feeling fear and avoiding shame
• Messages she received about “blackness”
• What risk is not
• Loss of love to war
• Fired and failure / Quitting and shame 
• The power of yoga and mindfulness in her life
• Yoga at Rikers Island

Quotes She Served Up:

• “We get so caught up in being productive to contribute to society that desiring to pause feels foolish and selfish.”
• “You can change or be comfortable, but you cannot do both at the same time.”
• “Yoga is a place to have a tender conversation with myself”

What Changed Everything: Yoga. Yoga introduced Oneika to herself

Advice for Her Younger Self: Don’t be afraid and don’t worry about what everyone thinks. You can not run from grief or pain. Those things will propel you.

One Message for the World: Remember to Love Yourself. It’s okay to love yourself

Contact Information: 

• Website: https://www.oneikamays.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneikamays/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneikamays/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneikasYogaLife/
• TickTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oneikamays
• Oneika Mays Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/oneikamays

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